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Sunday, July 08, 2012

Melville Markets

Last weekend, I went to the Melville markets. They are held in the Melville shopping center carpark from about 6:30am - 11:30am. My sister dutifully woke me up at 6am and we headed out in the cold and dark.

I had heard good things about these markets but I don't think they're better than the Karrinyup shopping center ones. The Melville ones aren't undercover which is very problematic for winter, and they weren't any cheaper. I thought some people were really overpricing their goods - no wonder when I sold at the markets myself, my stall was so popular and I sold so much - my prices were very low!

Nonetheless, there were some gems to be found (they were all purchased from one off stalls, not from the regulars - so it's a matter of luck really). I bought the following:

Vintage teatowel ($1), 'Boy and his dog' hanging picture ($4)

Lace cushions ($4 each)

My favourite - a gorgeous wooden tray for $5

The other favourite - vintage dress which fits amazingly, $5

Piper dress- I plan to wear this to work with a collared shirt underneath ($4)